Heavy Rain in South Korea Kills Five, Shuts Nuclear Plant

Officials Say Five People Still Missing

SEOUL-Heavy rainfall on Monday killed at least five people and shut down a nuclear reactor in South Korea, pushing the country's populous southeast region to a near-standstill. Five other people remain missing, according to officials.

The showers from late Sunday through Monday afternoon hit Busan, South Korea's second biggest city, as well as the surrounding region. Hourly rainfall reached as high as 130 millimeters (5.1 inches),...